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Jørgen Moe

Norwegian folklorist, poet and bishop (1813-1882) · Norway · On the map · Writers · Died at 68

Jørgen Engebretsen Moe was a Norwegian folklorist, bishop, poet, and author. He is best known for the Norske Folkeeventyr, a collection of Norwegian folk tales which he edited in collaboration with Peter Christen Asbjørnsen. He also served as the Bishop of the Diocese of Kristianssand from 1874 until his death in 1882.

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Knight Grand Officer of the Order of Saint Olav

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Country
Norway
Category
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1813 to 1882 · aged 68